Tuesday, September 21, 2021

21SJ003334 - UPDATE: Arrest made in Robbery

CASE#:21SJ003334
OFFICER: Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 9/16/21 @1725 hours
LOCATION: Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Assault and Robbery

ACCUSED 1: Nicolas Balch
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 16, 2021 officer of the St Johnsbury Police Department responded to a robbery at the East Garden Chines restaurant in St Johnsbury. The ensuing investigation led to the arrest of Nicolas Balch, 41 of St Johnsbury following a review of surveillance video. Balch was cited to appear on October 18, 2021 to answer the charge.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: October 18, 2021
COURT: Caledonia Superior